Thron needs a stud

[GMJ]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Nets Daily)</div><div class='quotemain'>

Dave D: Thorn Knows He Needs a “Stud”
April 23, 2008, 6:52 pm Rod Thorn may not seem to have a plan, may claim he is still working on a plan, but Dave D’Alessandro thinks Thorn knows “they cannot move up unless they acquire a stud”. Who that stud might be and how he gets to Jersey remains a mystery. Dave also thinks that the Nets may move Marcus Williams for their–and his–own good; that the Nets will probably go for a big in the draft; that Richard Jefferson’s ego is getting in the way; and that Gana Diop may not demand as big an offer as people think.

Mail's In (Straggler's Edition) - Dave D'Alessandro - Nets Blast</div>

 

[pegs]

We're trading away Marcus, okay. Yet we're getting a big in the Draft?

Um, I hope Thorn has a plan of who to sign as a FA. We have holes at every position, but our needs are mainly in perimeter defense and shooting.

 

[AGGiE]

 

[pegs]

hahaha, where the hell did you get that Aggie? Made it yourself?

That's good.

 

[SportsTicker]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Apr 23 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hahaha, where the hell did you get that Aggie? Made it yourself?

That's good.</div>

The only problem with that chart is that the market tanked in late 2001 because of 9-11. No thanks.

 

[AGGiE]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Apr 23 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hahaha, where the hell did you get that Aggie? Made it yourself?

That's good.</div>

LOL, no, I got it from the link.

 

[Dumpy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (NetIncome @ Apr 23 2008, 10:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Apr 23 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>hahaha, where the hell did you get that Aggie? Made it yourself?

That's good.</div>

The only problem with that chart is that the market tanked in late 2001 because of 9-11. No thanks.
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actually, the market peaked in February, 2001, and had already lost a large percentage of its value prior to sept 2001. Don't you remember the tech bubble bursting that summer, the NASDAQ sinking like a rock? I know this because, yes, I pumped money into the market in early February, 2001.

 

[kdub]

That stud is Brand.

 

[Universe]

We are trading Marcus to make more room for Darrell Armstrong haha.

 

[J-HoAgZ]

Stud = Mayo

 

[FOMW]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>

After reading this article, I've given up hope on the pipe dream of Elton Brand. Even if he opts out, he's not leaving L.A.

 

[d-blockrep2]

A stud and definately a reach and highly doubt it could be done but T-wolves Al Jefferson. We had a shot back a couple of years ago to ship RJ to Boston for big Al and let's be real he has owned us everytime we played against us.

 

[kdub]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (FOMW @ Apr 24 2008, 09:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>

After reading this article, I've given up hope on the pipe dream of Elton Brand. Even if he opts out, he's not leaving L.A.
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Maybe hopes of him opting out are slim to none, but we could still trade for him.

And d-block, absolutely no way Twolves trade Al Jefferson. This is the first year of rebuilding for them, they won't trade their best and most consistent player away after that.

 

[Jizzy]

i find it hard to beleive a defensive big like diop wont command money yet somehow Dave D thinks boki will be a hot free agent

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jizzy @ Apr 24 2008, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>i find it hard to beleive a defensive big like diop wont command money yet somehow Dave D thinks boki will be a hot free agent</div>
I'm not overly impressed with his defense. I actually think Collins was better or equal to Diop. Just as inept on offense (although Collins may have been better at screens, but Diop can actual jump high enough to dunk), but better positional defender and team defender. Took way more charges. Diop can block shots, but didn't even do that very much.

 

[networks]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (J-HoAgZ @ Apr 24 2008, 09:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Stud = Mayo</div>

Mayo doenst = Miracle Whip

 

[JamCity15]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>

I hope Thorn is taking a serious look at trading for this guy

Is it possible Thorn can talk Brand into opting out or is that tampering.

 

[cpawfan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JamCity15 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>

I hope Thorn is taking a serious look at trading for this guy

Is it possible Thorn can talk Brand into opting out or is that tampering.
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That is worse than Minnesota / Joe Smith

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Apr 25 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JamCity15 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>

I hope Thorn is taking a serious look at trading for this guy

Is it possible Thorn can talk Brand into opting out or is that tampering.
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That is worse than Minnesota / Joe Smith
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Is it tampering if Thorn calls Brand's agent and asks if his client plans on opting out? Not now, but over the summer.

 

[jtballa2o1]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Apr 25 2008, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Apr 25 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JamCity15 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>

I hope Thorn is taking a serious look at trading for this guy

Is it possible Thorn can talk Brand into opting out or is that tampering.
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That is worse than Minnesota / Joe Smith
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Is it tampering if Thorn calls Brand's agent and asks if his client plans on opting out? Not now, but over the summer.
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but do u think the nets will even have enough money to offer him a good contract if he opts out?

 

[Netted]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jtballa2o1 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Apr 25 2008, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Apr 25 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JamCity15 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>
I hope Thorn is taking a serious look at trading for this guy
Is it possible Thorn can talk Brand into opting out or is that tampering.
</div>
That is worse than Minnesota / Joe Smith
</div>
Is it tampering if Thorn calls Brand's agent and asks if his client plans on opting out? Not now, but over the summer.
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but do u think the nets will even have enough money to offer him a good contract if he opts out?
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Yes... if he wants to come here and the Clippers do not want to lose him for nothing, then a S&T could be worked out. Both Williamses, Swift, KVH and 2009 1st rd pick could get him a 5 yr $80mm contract. I'm sure there will be an under the cap team like Miami that would be willing to sign him without the Clippers getting anything. If all else fails he gets that type of deal out of the Clippers a year early. He has nothing to lose by opting out this summer.

 

[Astral]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Apr 25 2008, 04:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jtballa2o1 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Netted @ Apr 25 2008, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Apr 25 2008, 03:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (JamCity15 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (kdub @ Apr 24 2008, 01:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>That stud is Brand.</div>
I hope Thorn is taking a serious look at trading for this guy
Is it possible Thorn can talk Brand into opting out or is that tampering.
</div>
That is worse than Minnesota / Joe Smith
</div>
Is it tampering if Thorn calls Brand's agent and asks if his client plans on opting out? Not now, but over the summer.
</div>
but do u think the nets will even have enough money to offer him a good contract if he opts out?
</div>
Yes... if he wants to come here and the Clippers do not want to lose him for nothing, then a S&T could be worked out. Both Williamses, Swift, KVH and 2009 1st rd pick could get him a 5 yr $80mm contract. I'm sure there will be an under the cap team like Miami that would be willing to sign him without the Clippers getting anything. If all else fails he gets that type of deal out of the Clippers a year early. He has nothing to lose by opting out this summer.
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80/5 = $16. It will probably be an increasing contract, which means he'll start around $14M.
He's making $16M this season.
If he makes a full recovery next season, he can pretty much command max money.

In general, here's a great article that discusses FA classes for the next 3 yrs:
http://www.stopmikelupica.com/2007/12/nba_...ysis_part_1.php